NIGERIAN NEWSPAPERS: 10 KEY HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEDNESDAY MORNING

  • 13 Dec 2023
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Good morning! Here's today's comprehensive report from Nigerian Newspapers:

  1. Banditry and Kidnappings Linked to Illegal Mining: Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, reveals that banditry and kidnappings in some parts of the country are sponsored by powerful individuals engaged in illegal mining. The government is identifying these individuals for appropriate action.

  2. Tinubu Urges Confirmation of NPC Nominees: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urges the Senate to consider and confirm 19 nominees for appointment as National Commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC). The request is read at plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

  3. New Commissioner of Police in Lagos: The Lagos State Police Command gets a new Commissioner of Police, Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha, replacing Idowu Owohunwa. The announcement is made in a police wireless message on Tuesday.

  4. Budget Constraints for Poverty Alleviation: Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Beta Edu, expresses concern that the allocated budget for her ministry in 2024 is insufficient to effectively combat poverty in the country. Edu makes this statement during the ministry's budget defense before the National Assembly.
     
  5. Akeredolu's Medical Trip: Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, is returning to Germany for further treatment. Akeredolu's Chief Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olatunde, announces that the governor will transmit a letter to the state House of Assembly, handing over power to his deputy, Lucy Aiyedatiwa, as acting governor.
     

  6. Court Restrains Factional Speaker: A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt bars the factional Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, from entering the state assembly complex until the burnt chamber is fully renovated by the state government. Amaewhule is loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike.

  7. Ambush on Daewoo Workers Convoy: Gunmen ambush a convoy of Daewoo workers along the Ahoada/Abua end of the East-West Road in Rivers State, killing four soldiers, two drivers, and reportedly kidnapping two expatriates. The incident occurs around 9:30 am on Tuesday.
     

  8. FRSC's Warning on Road Safety: Following a fatal crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway that claimed 10 lives, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) warns drivers to rest before embarking on a trip. The crash involves a Toyota Hiace bus and an unregistered Iveco tipper.

  9. Resignation of Labour Party Aspirant: Dr Dennis Aikoriogie, a Labour Party governorship aspirant in Edo State, resigns from the party, citing concerns about biased leaders and the influence of outsiders and moneybags in the party's affairs.

  10. Government's Plan to Restructure Transmission Company: The Federal Government announces plans to restructure the Transmission Company of Nigeria to align with the Electricity Act 2023 and industry demands. Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, expresses disappointment with the privatization of the power sector.